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Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S

Grades 06–08 · Middle · Jacksonville, FL · NCES 120048000647

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At a glance

Reported students

895

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

39

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

22.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Florida middle enrollment

61st percentile

Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

515.5

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S: 895 reported students.

State peer staffing position

91st percentile

22.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
861
Teachers (FTE)
41
Student–teacher ratio
21:1

What the reported data says about Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Jacksonville. It is one of 199 current school records connected to Duval. NCES reports 895 students for 2024–25.

Among 579 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 808 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.9:1, above the Florida median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.5%) and Asian (26.1%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S

  1. 1How do the reported 22.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.9%
Students with disabilities
8.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch
14.4%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White45.5%
  • Hispanic10.7%
  • Black11.5%
  • Asian26.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial5.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Lavilla School of the Arts

Middle · Duval

06–089722 mi
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center

Middle · Duval

03–08672.4 mi
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School

Middle · Duval

06–085552.5 mi
Jacksonville STEM Academy at Eugene Butler

Middle · Duval

06–082812.9 mi
Springfield Middle School

Middle · Duval

06–088502.9 mi
Alfred I. Dupont Middle School

Middle · Duval

06–085794.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S

What grades does Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S serve?

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Duval.

How many students attend Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S?

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S reported 895 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 861 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S?

The calculated ratio is 22.9:1, based on 895 students and 39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S a public, charter, or magnet school?

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

14.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S in?

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S is part of Duval, based in Jacksonville, FL, which operates 199 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lavilla School of the Arts (2 mi), Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center (2.4 mi), Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.